Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:22 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (207 lines)
0:18 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Ancestry spawns at s4.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s4.
0:25 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:43 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:34 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:10 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
4:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:42 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
6:22 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
6:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
7:01 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:04 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
8:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
9:23 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
9:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:25 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
11:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:36 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
13:47 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
14:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:09 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:22 Hardback successfully harasses Ancestry's economy.Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
17:36 Ancestry is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:50 Ancestry is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
18:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:58 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
19:53 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
20:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:32 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
20:54 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:17 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:46 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:52 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:34 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
24:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
24:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:48 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
25:20 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
25:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:46 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:10 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
27:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:44 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
28:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:56 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:12 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:04 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
30:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
31:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:35 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:03 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:19 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:06 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
33:39 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
33:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:27 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
34:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
35:02 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
35:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:11 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:25 Without any further reinforcements, Ancestry's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
37:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:07 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:22 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:06 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
40:21 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:42 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
40:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
41:28 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
41:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
42:23 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
42:36 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:53 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:13 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
43:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:09 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
44:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:15 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:46 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
45:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:21 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
46:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
47:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:27 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:59 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
48:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:51 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
49:05 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:41 Ancestry's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
50:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
50:30 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:03 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
51:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:49 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
52:11 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:21 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
52:58 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:22 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
53:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:51 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
54:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:08 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
55:25 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:47 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:31 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
57:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:32 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
57:57 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
58:16 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
58:46 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
59:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
59:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:58 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
60:27 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
60:54 Hardback successfully harasses Ancestry's economy.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
61:02 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
61:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:07 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
62:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:41 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
63:09 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
63:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:44 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
64:20 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
64:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:02 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
65:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:51 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
66:00 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
66:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
66:50 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
67:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
67:44 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
68:01 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
68:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
68:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
69:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (181 lines)
0:10 The White Ancestry spawns at s1 while Blue Hardback spawns at s3.Ancestry takes s1 in White; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:24 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:01 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
4:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:17 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:05 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:28 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
7:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:20 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:02 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:18 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:29 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:07 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:01 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:37 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
13:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
13:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:33 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:01 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:10 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
15:44 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:42 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:01 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
17:34 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
18:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:10 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:20 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
20:00 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:45 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:32 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
21:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:42 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:06 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:53 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
24:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:24 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
25:17 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
25:31 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:16 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
26:56 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
27:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:29 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
28:01 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
28:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:00 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:00 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
30:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:06 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:21 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:50 Currently, Ancestry and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:40 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
32:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:51 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
34:04 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
34:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
35:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:41 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
36:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:47 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:05 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:04 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
39:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:00 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:51 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
40:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:49 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:12 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
— The late game —
42:35 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
42:51 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:43 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
44:37 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:59 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
45:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
45:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:00 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
46:29 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
46:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:11 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
47:43 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:24 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:41 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
49:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:28 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
50:06 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
50:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:37 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
51:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
51:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
51:49 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
52:13 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
52:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
53:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:31 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
53:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:31 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:58 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
55:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:39 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
56:29 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
56:52 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
57:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
57:51 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
58:08 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
58:24 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:56 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
59:40 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
60:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:20 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
60:48 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
61:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
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■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (224 lines)
0:10 Hardback spawns at s4 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s2 in White.Hardback in Red at s4. Ancestry in White at s2. The map is set.
0:30 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:44 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:05 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:09 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:31 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:06 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:44 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:47 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
7:15 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:31 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:07 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:15 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:50 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:22 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
11:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:05 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:18 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:33 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
14:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
15:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:38 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:22 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
16:38 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
17:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
17:18 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
17:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:28 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:50 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:05 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
20:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:13 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
21:27 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:54 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
22:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:36 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
22:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:21 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
23:48 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:28 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:24 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
25:42 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
26:46 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:22 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:00 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
28:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
28:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:58 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
29:37 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:53 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:18 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:03 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
31:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
31:34 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
32:09 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:37 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
32:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:10 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
33:42 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:10 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
34:40 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
35:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:24 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:20 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:43 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
36:58 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
37:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:05 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
38:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:08 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:45 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
40:22 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
40:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:36 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:44 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
42:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:45 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
42:56 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
43:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
43:34 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:11 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
44:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:53 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
45:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:41 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:51 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:30 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
46:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:59 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
47:38 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:09 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
48:40 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:01 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:53 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
50:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
50:47 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:22 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
51:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:10 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
52:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:05 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
53:38 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
53:45 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
54:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:28 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
55:00 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:23 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:36 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
56:24 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
56:57 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
57:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:35 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
58:09 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
58:25 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
58:45 Hardback has more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is out-expanding Ancestry — the money game is tilting.
59:08 Ancestry is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Ancestry needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
59:34 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
59:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
60:21 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
60:37 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
61:08 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
61:24 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
61:39 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
62:08 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
62:23 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is out-expanding Ancestry — the money game is tilting.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
63:07 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
63:33 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
64:09 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
64:24 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
64:36 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
65:18 Ancestry is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
65:30 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
66:01 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:23 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
66:32 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
67:11 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
67:33 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
67:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
68:12 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
68:27 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
68:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
69:19 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
69:46 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
69:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
70:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
70:53 Ancestry might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Ancestry needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
71:02 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
71:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
71:47 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
72:13 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
72:46 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
72:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
73:28 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
73:52 Ancestry decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Ancestry: everything committed, no way back.
74:18 After a long long battle, Hardback finally takes the win.Hardback takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:11 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s2.
0:30 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:14 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:00 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:32 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:42 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:10 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:36 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
11:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:11 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
12:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:10 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:10 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:12 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
17:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:39 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
18:14 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:03 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
20:49 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
21:00 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
22:07 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
22:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:13 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (184 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s2 and Blue Ancestry spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s4.
0:36 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:51 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
3:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:53 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:15 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:47 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:45 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
7:14 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:49 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
8:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:27 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:37 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
10:15 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
10:23 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:56 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
11:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:49 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:52 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:25 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
14:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:49 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:53 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
17:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:50 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:24 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
18:49 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:07 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:08 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:34 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:51 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
21:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:46 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
22:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:58 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:16 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:38 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
24:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:28 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
24:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:34 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:37 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
27:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:44 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
28:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:49 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
28:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
29:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:42 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
30:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:45 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:55 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
31:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
31:49 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
32:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
32:59 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:14 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:07 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
34:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:58 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:13 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:35 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:23 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:11 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
37:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:13 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
38:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:05 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
39:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:21 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
— The late game —
40:34 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:55 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
41:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:55 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
42:10 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:04 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
43:21 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:38 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
44:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:26 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:22 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
45:39 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
45:55 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:19 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:05 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
47:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:10 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:33 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:18 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
49:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:27 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
51:03 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
51:27 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
51:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:17 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
52:52 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
53:10 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:43 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:17 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
54:55 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
55:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:39 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
56:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:26 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
56:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:39 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
57:56 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
58:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:42 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
58:58 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
59:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
59:44 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:31 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
61:00 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:46 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:18 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
127 – 221
Ancestry